Called By Name | Easter 2026 | Jeff Lynch

Called By Name | Easter 2026 | Jeff Lynch

From Compassion Church by Compassion Church

April 8, 2026 · 25 min

About this episode

In this episode, Jeff Lynch explores the story of Mary Magdalene and how Jesus calls us by name in our pain, offering hope and resurrection power.

Have you ever felt like hope was gone? In this powerful message, we walk through the story of Mary Magdalene in John 20 and discover how Jesus meets us in our deepest pain—and calls us by name. This sermon will help you understand: How to find hope in the middle of brokenness Why pain can cause us to miss God What happens when Jesus calls your name How resurrection power applies to your life today No matter what you’re facing—Jesus sees you, knows you, and is calling you. CompassionDanville.com 00:00 King Jesus Introduction 01:00 The Power of the Resurrection 02:00 Prayer and Invitation 03:00 Introduction to “Called By Name” 04:00 Baseball Story Illustration 05:00 The Power of Hearing Your Name 06:00 Introduction to Mary Magdalene 07:00 From Hope to Despair 08:00 Reading John 20:11–18 09:00 Hope Is Closer Than You Think 10:00 The Reality of Deep Grief 11:00 Looking for Answers in the Wrong Places 12:00 Missing the Miracle 13:00 God Is Closer Than You Realize 14:00 Missing Jesus in Your Pain 15:00 How Grief Blinds Us 16:00 When You Don’t Recognize God 17:00 Circumstances Drown Out His Voice 18:00 Misinterpreting God’s Presence 19:00 Anger, Control, and Pain 20:00 Personal Story of…

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Lynch

Topics covered

  • hope
  • resurrection
  • grief
  • faith
  • personal struggle
  • Jesus

Keywords

  • hope
  • Mary Magdalene
  • resurrection
  • grief
  • Jesus calls
  • faith
  • brokenness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Compassion Church, CompassionDanville.com

Books & works: John 20

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